Everything, and a Better Day

The Old Testament and Gospel readings today revolve around widows, particularly the contrast between these widows and people who are rich and powerful (1 Kings 17:8-16 and Mark 12:38-44).  In 1 Kings, we read about Elijah and the widow of Zarephath.  Right before our reading for today, Elijah had announced the Lord Yahweh’s judgment against Israel for its unfaithfulness to Him.  Israel had rejected Yahweh as their God; so, as judgement for this act, there would be no rain in Israel, there wou...